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P876 NWJ

1997 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,344 mi
Last recorded135,344 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Isuzu Trooper126,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 NWJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 135,344 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 133,207 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 131,659 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 129,665 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 127,791 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 124,941 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 122,346 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 119,952 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,674 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 111,876 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 108,190 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 108,190 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,656 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 103,092 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 99,808 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 99,808 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 96,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear half shaft has a slight misting of oil round it

Pass 25 Nov 2009 89,834 miles

rear oil seal brake pads

Fail 25 Nov 2009 89,834 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear oil seal brake pads

Pass 20 Nov 2008 82,225 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 70,727 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,147 miles

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on rear exhaust silencer.

Very slight free play in offside front wheel bearing.

rear brake discs, inner edge slight wear

Fail 11 Oct 2006 66,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front pipe heat shield slight rattle.

Front tyres feathering slightly.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Slight free play in offside front wheel bearing.

Surface corrosion on rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 14 Oct 2005 58,152 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 58,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,567
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
33,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,164
position lamp(s) not working 10,697
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,634
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,961
constant velocity joint gaiter split 9,918
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P876 NWJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 126,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P876 NWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P876 NWJ is a 1997 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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